Press Room
The Latest
I-137 Gives New Seattle Board a Blank Check
Press Release I-137 Gives New Seattle Board a Blank Check SEATTLE – On Feb. 14, backers of Initiative 136 filed a replacement initiative, I-137, and it’s another example of a tax-first, plan-later, hope-for-results approach to solving our most pressing issues. “The...
![[Statement] Seattle Police, Liquor Board Visits to LGBTQ+ Venues](https://www.seattlechamber.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Bridge_seattle_med-400x250.jpg)
[Statement] Seattle Police, Liquor Board Visits to LGBTQ+ Venues
In response to the Washington Liquor and Cannabis Control Board inspection actions in Seattle LGBTQ+ bars in late January, Seattle Metro Chamber President and CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement: “We appreciate the Washington Liquor and Cannabis Control...
2023 Was Big; 2024 Promises to be Even Bigger!
Greetings, Seattle Metro Chamber Members, Happy New Year and welcome to 2024! And boy did it start with a bang: what a couple of weeks it has been for the University of Washington! The release of the inspiring “Boys in the Boat” movie on Christmas Day was the perfect...
Seattle Budget Reflects Missed Opportunity for Public Safety Progress
The Seattle City Council voted, 6-3, on Nov. 29 to approve the city budget for 2023-24. In response to this action, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rachel...
Seattle City Council Approves Public Safety Cuts
Today, the Seattle City Council voted, 6-3, to remove 80 sworn officer positions from the proposed two-year budget. In response, Seattle Metro Chamber President and CEO Rachel Smith...
Jobs, the Economy + the Issues
One week post-election, Democrats will maintain control of the Senate regardless of the outcome of the Georgia run-off, and our state, regional, and local elections are mostly...
![[From the CEO] City of Seattle Revenues – Welcome News Amid Increasing Reports of Economic Uncertainty](https://www.seattlechamber.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Transportation_Seattle_med.jpg)
[From the CEO] City of Seattle Revenues – Welcome News Amid Increasing Reports of Economic Uncertainty
A new study, commissioned by the Downtown Seattle Association and produced by ECONorthwest, indicates City of Seattle tax revenues have grown four times faster than population and...
![[From the CEO] My Take on The Index – Urgent Action Needed to Build on Positive Momentum](https://www.seattlechamber.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/freeway_med.jpeg)
[From the CEO] My Take on The Index – Urgent Action Needed to Build on Positive Momentum
Last week, the Chamber released the results from our latest installment of The Index, the public opinion research project that we launched one year ago. We do this quality-of-life...
2022 Regional Leadership Conference Recap: From Vision to Action
Last week, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce welcomed more than 200 business and civic leaders to its 2022 Regional Leadership Conference at Semiahmoo Resort hosted by...
Media Contact
Jillian Henze, APR
Director of Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber of
Commerce
206-389-7244
Email the Media Contact
Our Housing Crisis: The Time for Half Measures is Over | From the CEO
It is time to tackle our housing affordability crisis head on. I hear regularly from our members that they are struggling to attract and retain workers because of the cost and...
Remembering George Duff | From the CEO
You may have heard that longtime Chamber President George Duff, who led our organization for nearly three decades starting in 1968, passed away recently. The Seattle Times published...
Looking Forward to 2023 | From the CEO
Last week, we hosted our annual Public Officials Reception, connecting with nearly 500 Chamber members and leaders. It boosted my spirit and my sense of optimism for the year ahead by...
Seattle Budget Reflects Missed Opportunity for Public Safety Progress
The Seattle City Council voted, 6-3, on Nov. 29 to approve the city budget for 2023-24. In response to this action, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rachel...
Seattle City Council Approves Public Safety Cuts
Today, the Seattle City Council voted, 6-3, to remove 80 sworn officer positions from the proposed two-year budget. In response, Seattle Metro Chamber President and CEO Rachel Smith...
Jobs, the Economy + the Issues
One week post-election, Democrats will maintain control of the Senate regardless of the outcome of the Georgia run-off, and our state, regional, and local elections are mostly...
Media Contact
Director of Communications
Seattle Metro Chamber of
Commerce
206-389-7244
Email the Media Contact
Ready to join?
Apply online or contact us